manakin

noun

man·​a·​kin

ˈmanə̇kə̇n

plural -s

1

: manikin

2

: any of numerous small bright-colored clamatorial birds of the family Pipridae of Central and South America compare mannikin

Word History

Etymology

Dutch manneken little man

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